Job Summary and Scope:

• The role primarily engages key stakeholders to secure broad-based support for activity and manage social risks associated with KM250 project construction.
• The position is also responsible for ensuring that host communities and the region benefit from the presence of Social Performance activities.
• Develop and implement Company’s Framework and strategy in the areas of Social Performance Grievance Management and Community Relations.
• Under the guidance of CreDan’s Social Performance Department, formulate short and long terms Social Performance objectives, KPI’s and plans ensuring they benefit the local communities as well as the company’s objectives.
• Work closely with the line management, HSE and Asset Protection functions as well as HR.
• This position plays a key role in managing change throughout the lifecycle of Social Performance activities

Essencial Functions

Social Performance Management

• Develops an effective strategy which underpin the CreDan’s Social Performance (SP) objectives and deliver agreed SP targets.
• Responsible for Identification of areas for potential project, plan and present detailed budget for these projects.
• Responsible for the development (and ongoing revision) of the Social Performance Management System (SPMS) under the guidance of CreDan’s Social Performance Department
• Wherever appropriate, manage the ongoing acquisition of socio-economic baseline data and ensure the findings are fully integrated into relevant project planning activities.  
• In close cooperation with HSE and Asset Protection and under the guidance of CreDan’s Social Performance Department, manage future social impact assessment activities and associated action planning and execution
• Responsible for managing the SP department annual budget cycle, forecasting and key social performance contracts.
• Support Project initiatives (environmental awareness, local content etc) which contribute to social performance management as required.
• Accountable for managing site-based contractors (in cooperation with the contract owner),.
• Accountable for operational planning takes account of non-technical above ground risks, trends and events that may negatively affect company ability to execute the agreed (or proposed) work programme.
• Accountable for Social Performance compliance oversight of Company and Contractor field operations.
• Responsible for providing SP support to all departments.
• Input into work programme schedules, budgets and resourcing requirements.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management planning as required.
• Participate and contribute to functional audits / reviews (either internal or external).
• Support and advise to initiatives owned by Social Performance, environmental awareness and local content which contribute to broader environmental and social performance management as requested.
• Responsible for the develops an effective Social Performance strategy which underpin the CreDan’s Social Performance objectives and deliver agreed Social Performance targets.
• Responsible for the management of the Social Performance function including developing Social Performance program, creating awareness of Social Performance activities externally and internally by providing recommendations on Community Development opportunities in the local areas.                                                                                                                                                      

Communication and Relationship Management

• Accountable for ensuring lines of communication and information flows are effective between respective sites and between site operations.
• Accountable for building relationships with Local authorities, community and partner organizations under the guidance of CreDan’s Social Performance Department to implement and coordinate a range of activities and initiatives which are designed to have a positive impact on the environment and local communities in the area.

Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation & Grievance Management

• Accountable for Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the project areas.
• Represent the Company at key engagements which require social input / knowledge. 
• Accountable for building relationships with local authorities, community and partner organizations under the guidance of CreDan’s Social Performance Department to implement and coordinate a range of activities and initiatives which are designed to have a positive impact on the environment and local communities in the area.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management planning as required.
• Participate and contribute to functional audits / reviews (either internal or external).
• Support and advise to initiatives owned by Social Performance, environmental awareness and local content which contribute to broader environmental and social performance management as requested.
• Develops an effective Social Performance strategy which underpin the CreDan’s Social Performance objectives and deliver agreed Social Performance targets.

Social Investment

• Responsible for the development of a robust social investment programme (combining short and long-term initiatives, nationally and locally) under the guidance of CreDan’s Social Performance Department.
• Accountable for ensuring the effective and timely execution of the Social Investment Strategy & Plan (local and national) accounting for project risks and community development requirements.
• Accountable for Operational Management of Social Investment activities and staff.

Education and Experience

• Degree qualified in social sciences / humanities (ie. anthropology / development economics).
• Extensive experience with working in remote Social Performance Operations
• 5 years relevant past experience in similar job within the Social Performance arena
• Previous exposure to the technical aspects of environmental, social impact assessment and grievance Management of Social Performance operations.
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Social Performance, Asset Protection and HSE issues affecting oil operations, including an ability to build a holistic picture of the key factors as they affect the company
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.
• Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages, including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels
• Ability to develop quality documentation such as procedures, statements, working documents for field personnel
• Quality report writing
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategic approach to social and socioeconomic impact management including defining the requirements for external technical support.
• Technical skills in baseline acquisition and management planning.
• Ability to delegate to team members and guide outcomes. 
• Proven ability to manage complex matters in a transparent and inclusive fashion.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies (including key stakeholder engagement) to secure the desired project outcomes and support objectives. 
• Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties